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Sequential depiction of a dance in three rows of tiny figures

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Jerome Robbins Dance Division

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Prints depicting dance

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Theatrical dancers, singly or in pairs

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Title
Sequential depiction of a dance in three rows of tiny figures
Names
Ackermann and Co (Publisher)
Collection

Prints depicting dance

Theatrical dancers, singly or in pairs

Dates / Origin
Date Issued: 1817
Place: London
Publisher: R. Ackermann
Library locations
Jerome Robbins Dance Division
Shelf locator: *MGZFX Seq 1
Topics
Dancers -- 19th century
Genres
Prints
Notes
Although the print is initialed FM at lower left, the artist has not been identified.
Publications: "Published 20th May 1817, from R. Ackermanns Lithographic press."
Version identification: May be a reproduction.
Acquisition: Gift; John M. Bacon, 2006.
Physical Description
Lithographs
Extent: 1 print : lithograph, b&w ; 22 x 28 cm.
Description
Sequential depiction of a dance in three rows of tiny figures, most of them less than 3 cm. in height. The fourth row, at top, is devoted to musicians who play various instruments. All of the male figures are portrayed as solid black silhouettes with minimal detail, though the males in the first row of dancers wear and doff rudimentary hats. The females are depicted in more detail, wearing calf-length skirts with different decorations; their headdresses also vary. The sequence begins with the dancers bowing to each other in the second row from the top, and follows the couples through a series of movements, including jumps. The male figures appear to be more athletic than the females.
Type of Resource
Still image
Languages
English
Identifiers
RLIN/OCLC: 825556110
NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b19759854
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): 9b860970-0104-0135-9c09-75ad20fd3af1
Rights Statement
The New York Public Library believes that this item is in the public domain under the laws of the United States, but did not make a determination as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. This item may not be in the public domain under the laws of other countries. Though not required, if you want to credit us as the source, please use the following statement, "From The New York Public Library," and provide a link back to the item on our Digital Collections site. Doing so helps us track how our collection is used and helps justify freely releasing even more content in the future.

Item timeline of events

  • 1817: Issued
  • 2019: Digitized
  • 2026: Found by you!
  • 2027

MLA Format

Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library. "Sequential depiction of a dance in three rows of tiny figures" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1817. https://old-digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/b96bbd90-52dd-0135-4596-419e13b66cbc

Chicago/Turabian Format

Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library. "Sequential depiction of a dance in three rows of tiny figures" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed October 12, 2026. https://old-digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/b96bbd90-52dd-0135-4596-419e13b66cbc

APA Format

Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library. (1817). Sequential depiction of a dance in three rows of tiny figures Retrieved from https://old-digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/b96bbd90-52dd-0135-4596-419e13b66cbc

Wikipedia Citation

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Sequential depiction of a dance in three rows of tiny figures